Winter Cheer

York with its eclectic mix of shops and cobbled streets is no doubt one of the best shopping destinations in the North. After you've shopped, relax in front of our open roaring fires and let us put a cheer in your gloomy winter.

Our Winter Cheer includes:

* Two nights' accommodation in one of our uniquely decorated bedrooms

* Deliciouslyorkshire breakfast each morning

* Three course TDH Dinner on the first evening in our 2 Rosette restaurant the Ivy (please note: on Sunday dinner will be served in the Brasserie)

Offer is available between 2nd November 2014 and 31st March 2015 and is subject to availability. This package is not available February 13th- 15th. The price quoted is a midweek booking based on two people sharing a standard room. A £20 per night suppliment applies for Friday and Saturday nights and an upgrade to a premier room for £20 per night. The offer may be withdrawn at any time and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. You can book online or call our reservations team on 01904 644744.

Highlights In York

Shopping

York is a wonderful shopping heaven for all fashionistas. From independent boutiques to big brand high street stores, you're certain to find something you'll love. With its eclectic mix of shops and its pretty cobbled streets is no doubt one of the best shopping destinations in the North.

McArthurGlen's York Designer Outlet is home to over 120 designer and high street brands all at up to 60% less. You'll find a great selection of restaurants and cafes, disabled access and a covered children's play area you can enjoy a memorable and fun day out for all the family. We have an extra 10% discount available when qouting "Shopping Break" with our reservations team.

York is home of the world's most famous chocolate bar: Kit Kat. With so many chocolates created in York, there's lots of love for chocolate here. Learn how to make your own, just how you like it! What's your favourite chocolate bar? Have you something special in mind that you can just never find, or an unusual preference that you have just never seen? They'll teach you how to temper chocolate, then you'll be able to experiment with different flavours to create your own chocolate bar. Then leave them to set before packaging them for you to come back and collect. The price of this workshop is £17.50.

Friday Night Live events held every other Friday. Music duo Lucy and Ryan will be playing in The Brasserie from 7pm. The unique ambiance of our Cellars coupled with delicious food is a perfect start to your weekend. About Lucy and Ryan: Both coming from musical backgrounds Lucy's love of country and acoustic lounge music and Ryan's love of rock music have resulted in a beautifully harmonic and musically diverse acoustic sound that is unique to Lucy and Ryan. Drawing influence from the likes of Taylor Swift, Christina Perri and Nickelback, the resulting sound is of rich harmonised vocals and catchy hooks with both cover versions and original compositions in their repertoire.

2015 marks 40 years since the opening of the National Railway Museum in York (25 September 2015). We'll be marking this very special milestone with a fantastic programme of special events and exhibitions. The year will start with the re-display of the Battle of Britain class locomotive, which was used to pull Winston Churchill's funeral train 50 years ago. The locomotive has been cosmetically restored specially for the anniversary and will be reunited with the carriage that contained his coffin. Free Entry

A Day Out with Paddington, National Railway Museam, 14th Feb - 22nd Feb

Paddington Bear™ will be here for the February half term so grab your duffle coat and marmalade sandwiches and join us for lots of family fun. You'll have the chance to meet him at various times throughout the day and dress up like the bear himself. There'll also be lots of other fun activities taking place including steam rides, science shows, hands on activities and more. Free entry

Following this cataclysmic clash of titans we have all woken up in brave new Viking world - and the Vikings of JORVIK are looking forward to welcoming you back to their city in 2015! Taking inspiration from Vikings you will find over 100 Norse themed events across nine days during February half term, including; Sword fighting workshops & dramatic combat performances, Music & literary events, Unique dining experiences, Norse style!